Arnisdale via the east ridge up Beinn Sgritheall: route map, distance and time
974 m · Highland
Beinn Sgritheall is a 974m Munro rising straight from Loch Hourn above Arnisdale, with steep scree slopes and views to Skye and Knoydart.
A steep path climbs from the village to the bealach east of the summit. The rocky east ridge leads on to the top.
Arnisdale via the east ridge at a glance
| Distance | 4.4 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 1,028 m |
| Time up | 2h 35m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 3h 30m, down the same way |
| Grade | Hard |
| Start | Arnisdale (Loch Hourn) |
| Start grid reference | NG 844 104 |
| Summit grid reference | NG 835 126 |
Arnisdale via the east ridge map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
Near the start
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long the Arnisdale via the east ridge takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 2h 5m | 2h 50m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 35m | 3h 30m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 3h 10m | 4h 15m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:24, sunset 16:47. Start by 12:17 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 30m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:26, sunset 16:45. Start by 12:15 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 30m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Beinn Sgritheall summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Beinn Sgritheall right now. The main Beinn Sgritheall page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Beinn Sgritheall forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Northwest Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Beinn Sgritheall
Beinn Sgritheall is a 974m Munro rising straight from Loch Hourn above Arnisdale, with steep scree slopes and views to Skye and Knoydart. More about Beinn Sgritheall, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Beinn Sgritheall NW Top (928 m), 0.5 km north
- Beinn na h-Eaglaise (805 m), 2 km east
- Beinn a' Chapuill (760 m), 2.2 km north
Challenges that include Beinn Sgritheall
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NG 844 104, the summit at NG 835 126), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Arnisdale via the east ridge: questions and answers
How far is the Arnisdale via the east ridge?
The Arnisdale via the east ridge is 4.4 km one way to the summit of Beinn Sgritheall, with 1,028 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 8.8 km.
How long does the Arnisdale via the east ridge take?
About 2h 35m to the summit of Beinn Sgritheall and 3h 30m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 4h 15m for the round trip.
Where do you park for the Arnisdale via the east ridge?
The Arnisdale via the east ridge starts from Arnisdale (Loch Hourn). The grid reference is NG 844 104.
Is the Arnisdale via the east ridge suitable for beginners?
Not as a first mountain. Peakify grades it Hard: steep, rough ground where a slip matters. Build up on an easier route first.
What time should I start the Arnisdale via the east ridge today?
By 12:17 at the latest. Sunset on Beinn Sgritheall today is 16:47, The Arnisdale via the east ridge takes about 3h 30m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for the Arnisdale via the east ridge?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).